Family & Child Support Worker

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Child & Family Support at Fair Oak Infant School

Meet Mrs Linklater – Our Child & Family Support Worker

Hello! I’m Mrs Linklater, and I’m here to support children and families throughout their journey at Fair Oak Infant School.

My role is to work closely with families, children, and staff to offer:

• Support and guidance
• Practical interventions
• A listening ear

Whether you're facing challenges at home or school, I’m here to help.

💬 How I Can Help

I can support with a wide range of issues, including:

• 🛏️ Establishing home routines (e.g. bedtime)
• 🎒 Improving school attendance
• 🧠 Managing behaviour at home and in school
• 🚸 Supporting transitions (starting school or moving on)
• 😊 Promoting emotional wellbeing
• 🌐 Signposting to external services and resources
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Building confidence in positive parenting

If you’re unsure whether I can help—just ask! I’m always happy to chat.

🗓 When I’m Available

I’m in school on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
You can:

• Speak to me at drop-off or pick-up
• Contact the school office to arrange a meeting

I look forward to working with you to support your child’s wellbeing and success.

🤝 Why Family Support Matters

When schools and families work together, children are more likely to:

• Attend regularly
• Achieve more
• Feel confident and secure

Benefits include:

• Better communication between home and school
• Stronger relationships
• Inclusive, welcoming environments
• A sense of community and shared responsibility

📞 Get in Touch

If you’d like to know more about any of the support available—or to be added to a waiting list—please contact the school office.

Together, we can help your child flourish.

🌟 Support Programmes Offered

ELSA – Emotional Literacy Support

ELSA sessions help children:

• Understand and manage emotions
• Build self-esteem
• Improve social skills

Topics may include:

• Anger management
• Friendship and social skills
• Loss and bereavement
• Emotional awareness

Session length: 20–30 minutes
Duration: 6–8 weeks (tailored to each child)

Drawing and Talking Therapy

A gentle, therapeutic approach using drawing to help children express and process emotions.

• Format: 12 weekly 1:1 sessions (30 minutes each)
• Focus: Emotional healing through non-verbal expression
• Goal: Support mental wellbeing in a safe, non-intrusive way

LEGO® Therapy

A fun, structured programme that helps children develop:

• Turn-taking
• Sharing
• Problem-solving
• Communication skills

Especially helpful for children with autism or social communication difficulties.

Family Thrive Course

A short course for parents and carers introducing the Thrive Approach.

You’ll learn:

• How to support your child’s emotional development
• Strategies to build positive relationships
• Ways to create a consistent approach between home and school